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Is Organic Vodka Gluten Free? Understanding Ingredients and Distillation
Questions about gluten have become more common at the spirits shelf, and vodka is often part of that conversation. Because vodka can be made from grains that naturally contain gluten, many consumers wonder whether vodka, including organic vodka, is gluten free and what that actually means in practical terms. At Armen’s Barrels, transparency matters. FLORENA Diamond Vodka, made from organic sugar cane and distilled four times, offers a clear example of how ingredients and dist
Jan 233 min read


How to Read Vodka Labels: What Actually Matters When Buying Vodka
Standing in front of a vodka shelf can feel confusing fast. Bottles are covered in bold language, elegant designs, and promises that sound impressive but often mean very little. Words like “premium,” “ultra-smooth,” and “luxury” are everywhere, yet they rarely explain why a vodka tastes the way it does. Learning how to read a vodka label properly helps you make smarter choices and avoid being swayed by marketing alone. At Armen’s Barrels, labels are meant to inform, not distr
Jan 234 min read


Additives in Vodka: What’s Allowed and What Organic Prohibits
Vodka gets labeled as a clean and simple spirit all the time. Clear liquid, neutral taste, not much to it. But not all vodka earns that reputation in the same way. Behind the bottle, production methods can be very different. Some vodka allows extra steps and ingredients after distillation, while organic vodka operates under much tighter rules meant to protect simplicity and transparency. Understanding what is allowed, and what is not, helps explain why organic vodka is often
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Grain, Potato, Sugar Cane or Grape Vodka: What’s the Difference?
Vodka is often called neutral, but that does not mean every vodka tastes or feels the same. Behind the clarity of the spirit is one of the biggest factors shaping its character: the base ingredient. Whether vodka starts from grain, potatoes, grapes, or sugar cane, that original source influences texture, smoothness, and how the vodka carries itself, even after multiple distillations. Understanding where vodka comes from makes it easier to choose a bottle that fits your prefer
Dec 22, 20254 min read


From Ingredient to Bottle: The Journey of Our Florena Vodka
Great vodka doesn’t happen by accident. At Florena, every step of production is intentional – from the way we distill our spirit to how we bottle it. The result is an organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, corn-based vodka that is remarkably clean, smooth, and consistently award-winning. Here’s a closer look at how Florena Curve comes to life. Precision Distillation: Where Quality Begins The journey starts with distillation – the most critical stage in creating a truly refined vodka.
Dec 22, 20253 min read


What Makes a Vodka Smooth? The Science Behind Clean Spirits
Smooth is one of the most common words people use to describe vodka, and also one of the least clear. Some vodkas feel polished and clean on the palate, while others taste sharp or rough, even when served the same way. That difference rarely comes down to marketing language or price. It usually comes from a series of production choices working together. When you understand what influences smoothness, ingredients, distillation, filtration, and water, it becomes easier to recog
Dec 22, 20254 min read
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